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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,021.66, 4,532.40 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,021.66, 4,532.40 and 830.52 is: 1,245.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,021.66 : 4,532.40 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,021.66/4,532.40 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,021.66x = 4,532.40 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,021.66x = 3,764,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,248.85/3,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.76

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